The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-04-16
THE "UNIVERSALIST QUARTERLY
FOR APRIL.

Ine April XudTteTty appears prompt
ly with the following table of contents;
Art. TX. An Alleged Scientific Per-
dition. Part H., Richmond Fisk, DID.
Art. X. Farrar's History of Inter
probation, President o. Cone, D. D.
Art. XI. Some Modern Phases of
Social Economy, President E. III. Ca
pen, d. d.
Art. XII. The Province of the Cler-
gyman, Prof. j. S. Lee, d.
Art. XIII. Comparative Philology in
our Colleges, Prof. w. d. Shipman.
Art. XIV. Christianity in Rome
During the First Century. Part l.,
Rev. Arson Titus.
Art. XIV. About the Indians, Chap
lain G. Collins, U. S. A.
General Review.
Contemporary Literature.
DR.. Fisk's article continues the val
liable review of Joseph Cooks teach
ing began in the January number.
The philosophy of Lotze and Martineau,
whom Mr.. Cook regards as safe teach
ers, as against the materialism of the
age, are quoted as also against Mr..
Cooks favorite theory, that the earthly
life of man is San irrevocable finality."
If the Boston Lectureship desires to
profit by these distinguished teachers,
we commend the passages quoted by
DR.. Fisk to its candid attention.
DR.. Cones review of Farrar ON in
depreciation, is scholarly article, and
differs from many reviews in that its
scholarship is not altogether derived
from the book reviewed. Notwith-
standing the writer's acceptance of the
most advanced positions of Farrar's
work, DR.. Cone concludes that ''to the
clear-seeing, unbiased mind, to the dis
eliminating and yet devout seeker after
truth, the Bible will continue to be, as
through the ages it has been, the great
est, the purest, the most inspiring word
of God"
President Capen's examination of
"Some Modern Phases Of Social Econ
omy," is devoted to the analysis of
some false theories which exist in the
community in regard to the relations of
parent and child, Of the state and tie
subject, of institutions and humanity.
In President Capen's view, these rela-
lions are reciprocal, and the humani-
tartan and Christian teaching which
endorses this view, is cogently pre-
sented in the paper.
DR.. Lees discussion of the province
of the Clergyman makes the distinc-
ton between the clergyman and the
priest, and discusses the change in the
sphere Of the clegyman during the last
few generations. He is no longer a
priest with sacerdotal powers, but "a
minister, helper, teacher and a
guide" He is also preacher and an
exponent Of the kingdom of God among
men. The paper is valuable for its
many suggestions on the work of the
minister in modern society.
Prof Shipman, Of Buchtel College,
advocates the study of comparative
philology in our colleges on scien-
tific basis, and defends it as of positive
educational value. Rev. Arson Titus
caaks i'm hic paDnr On Roma in tbo fret
century, to indicate the beginnings of
Christianity, and the rise of the new in
huences amid the decaying elements of
Roman civilization. Chaplain Collins,
of the U. S. A., gives in his paper on
the Indians, great amount of practi-
tical information, a study of which
would help the solution of the Indian
problem.
The General Review of the editor is
rich in very valuable matter. 1t con-
tains articles on ''Bible Study in the
Theological School and by the Active
Pastor, p" The Second Coming of
Christi and the Religious World"
This department and that of "Contem-
porary Literature is well filed and
amply attests the industry and skill Of
the editor. This number of the Quar-
terly is an excellent one, and will bear
careful study. We hope it will be dill
gently read by our students and pastors.